Summary
The Department of Laboratory Medicine at Karolinska Institutet is offering a postdoctoral scholarship aimed at advancing research in the field of metabolic-epigenetic interplay, particularly focusing on glial cell biology and subcellular protein distribution.
Postdoctoral Position in Metabolic-Epigenetic Interplay, Sweden
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (Scholarship)
Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Metabolic-Epigenetic Interplay |
| Location | Karolinska Institutet, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Huddinge |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Doctorate in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or related fields |
| Application Deadline | 30 April 2026 |
Research Area
The focus is on understanding the mechanisms underlying the metabolic-epigenetic interplay and its impact on glial cells, employing advanced molecular techniques, high-resolution profiling, and single-cell multi-omic profiling.
Location
Karolinska Institutet, Department of Laboratory Medicine, ANA Futura, Huddinge, Sweden.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must possess a doctorate or equivalent degree.
- Expertise in molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and experience with human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and genome engineering is essential.
- Proficiency in English and strong communication skills are required.
- Not currently residing in Sweden or having previous education in Sweden is necessary for scholarship eligibility.
Description
The chosen candidate will primarily work on:
- iPSC culturing
- CRISPR-based genome/transcriptome/epigenome engineering
- Advanced single-cell multi-omic profiling
- Proteomics and molecular cloning
- Supervision of MSc and PhD student projects
- Documentation and publishing research findings
How to Apply
To apply, candidates must submit their application via the Varbi recruitment system, including the following documents in English or Swedish:
- Complete curriculum vitae (CV)
- List of publications
- Summary of current work (max one page)
Last Date for Apply
The application must be submitted no later than 30 April 2026.
For further questions, contact Karl Carlström at karl.carlstrom@ki.se.
